1971 Pontiac Ventura II vs. 1972 Renault 8
To start off, 1972 Renault 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Ventura II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Ventura II would be higher. At 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Ventura II is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II has automatic transmission and 1972 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1972 Renault 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Pontiac Ventura II | 1972 Renault 8 | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Ventura II | 8 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5031 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |